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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Union Health Minister JP Nadda Chairs 16th CCHFW, Launched Several Healthcare Initiatives
In June 2026, Union Minister  Jagat Prakash (JP) Nadda, Minister of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) chaired the 16th Conference of the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW) held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, Delhi.

• The conference witnessed the  launch of a series of flagship healthcare  initiatives, including Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK), revamped Anaemia Mukht Bharat (AMB) operational guidelines; Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan (SUMAN) Roadmap 2030, among others.

Key Details:
SUMAN Roadmap 2030: A strategic framework to reduce the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) to below 70 per one lakh live births by 2030, while lowering neonatal and infant mortality rates.
SSBSK: A unified programme integrating Home-Based Newborn Care (HBNC) and Home-Based Care for Young Child (HBYC) to provide home-based care for children from birth to 5 years.
Other Digital Health Initiatives:
Unified Health Interface (UHI): It is An open digital network under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) that enables seamless connectivity between patients and healthcare providers across digital platforms.
National Drug Registry: A standardized national medicines database developed under the ABDM and the 4th national registry after ABHA, Healthcare Professionals Registry (HPR), and Health Facility Registry (HFR).

MoSPI Releases 2026 SDG Publications Highlighting India’s Progress under NIF
On 29 June 2026, the occasion of the 20th Statistics Day, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released a series of publications on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting India’s progress across social, economic and environmental indicators under the National Indicator Framework (NIF).
About SDG Progress Reports:
Publications: As part of its annual Statistics Day observance, the MoSPI released the following publications.

• SDGs – National Indicator Framework (NIF) Progress Report, 2026
• Data Snapshot on SDGs – NIF Progress Report, 2026;
• SDGs – NIF, 2026 (along with metadata)
• Transforming Lives: India’s Achievements under the People Dimension of the SDGs.

SDGs – NIF Progress Report, 2026: This report presents the latest time-series data on SDG national indicators to monitor progress towards the 17 SDGs and support evidence-based policymaking.

• The NIF, 2026 consists of 277 national SDG indicators, covering all 17 SDGs.

PM Family Care Tracker Pilot Project Launched in Gandhinagar, Gujarat to Strengthen Welfare Delivery 
On 28 June 2026, Union Minister (UM)  Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Ministry of Cooperation, launched the Prime Minister(PM) Family Care Tracker (PM-FCT) pilot project in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, to strengthen beneficiary identification and ensure timely delivery of government welfare schemes.

• During the launch event, he administered polio drops to children and distributed nutrition kits to children, pregnant women and lactating mothers.

About the PM Family Care Tracker Project: 
Overview: The PM Family Care Tracker (PM-FCT) is an integrated digital platform for monitoring the health, nutrition, education and welfare benefits of children from pregnancy to 18 years. 
Features:  Every child will receive a unique ID linked to the Birth Registration Number (BRN) or Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID.

• The platform integrates multiple government databases, generates alerts for missed vaccinations and school dropouts, and provides a Health Passport with digital health records.

Objectives: The initiative aims to identify eligible beneficiaries, ensure timely delivery of government welfare schemes and strengthen monitoring of health, nutrition and education services.

Cabinet Approves Rs 30,000 Crore Additional Investment in NIIF, total commitment to Rs 60,000 Cr 
In June 2026, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi approved an additional investment commitment of Rs 30,000 Crore (Cr) in National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), accelerating infrastructure development in India.

• With the fresh infusion, the Government of India’s (GoI) total commitment to NIIF has doubled to Rs. 60,000 Cr.

Investment Purpose
Fund Usage: This additional investment of Rs 30,000 Cr will be used to set up NIIF’s second infrastructure focussed fund (Infrastructure Fund II), the successor to its first flagship fund.
Focus: The fund will focus on sector-specific platforms across transportation, energy, digital infrastructure, urban infrastructure and emerging areas such as e-mobility (Electric-mobility).
Additional Funds: The government also plans to launch additional bilateral and successor fund strategies during Financial Year 2027-28 (FY28)-FY30.

OPSA Launches TRL Compass Platform and Signs MoU with DSCI 
In June 2026, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (OPSA) to the Government of India (GoI), in partnership with the Data Security Council of India (DSCI),  launched the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Compass platform to standardise the TRL assessment across various sectors.

• This new initiative was launched under the chairmanship of Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, PSA to GoI.

About TRL Compass:
Overview: The new platform adapts the internationally accepted 9-level TRL scale to cater the specific needs of India’s research and innovation ecosystem.

• It acts as a common national standard to evaluate projects that need public funding.

Supports National Initiatives: It is designed to support the effective implementation of key national initiatives such as the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) and the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund.
Focus: The newly launched TRL features sector-specific annexures for Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals and Software that enables domain-specific assessments.
Signing of MoU: Vinayak Godse, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DSCI, and Dr. Preeti Banzal, Adviser/Scientist “G”, OPSA, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate collaboration on technology readiness assessments, capability mapping, and the development of a Technology Radar methodology.

MCA Signs MoU with IIT Madras to Launch Corporate Mitra Scheme for MSMEs
In June 2026, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN) IIT Pravartak, SWAYAM Plus, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), and the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI), in New Delhi, Delhi, to launch the Corporate Mitra Scheme.
About the Corporate Mitra Scheme:
Aim: The scheme aims to create a pool of trained Corporate Mitras to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with regulatory compliance, taxation, accounting, financial governance, and business growth under the Union Budget 2026–27 initiative.
Training:   The programme includes 150 hours of online learning through SWAYAM Plus followed by six months of practical training. It is open to Indian nationals below 30 years who are graduates or final-year graduation students. 
Registration:  The course fee is Rs 3,000 plus Goods and Services Tax (GST), with a 50% concession for women and candidates from North Eastern States, Himalayan Regions, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep. Registrations will open through the websites of the MCA, SWAYAM Plus, ICAI, ICSI and ICMAI.
Certification:  Candidates completing the academic and practical training will receive Corporate Mitra Certification.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Overview of Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s Visit to UK from June 25 to 27, 2026
Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI),  undertook a 3-day official visit to London, the United Kingdom (UK), from June 25 to 27, 2026.

• The visit came ahead of the official implementation of the historic India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the companion Double Contribution Convention (DCC), which are set to come into force on July 15, 2026.

Highlights of Visit:
Bilateral Meeting: During the visit, Union Minister Piyush Goyal held a high-level bilateral meeting with  Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Government of the UK in London to discuss regulatory alignment, customs coordination, and implementation of the India–UK CETA and Double Contribution Convention (DCC).
Honour: Union Minister Piyush Goyal was honoured with the Special award for Exceptional Leadership in Elevating India-UK Relations during the 10th anniversary of India Global Forum (IGF)’s UK-India Awards 2026 ceremony held in London.

Others: Union Minister Piyush Goyal also launched the “UK-India CETA Business Utilisation Manual, a practical activation guide for Indian and UK Businesses.

• He announced the deployment of 1,000 advisory personnel across India to help businesses maximise the benefits of the India-UK CETA.
• He also announced the upgradation of the trade portal to provide greater support to exporters and industry.

IN Participates in 30th Edition of Maritime Exercise ‘RIMPAC ’ in Hawaii, USA
In June 2026, Indian Navy (IN) participated in the 30th edition of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC 2026), the world’s largest multinational maritime warfare exercise, hosted by the United States (US) Navy under the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), Hawaii, the United States of America(USA).

• RIMPAC 2026 is being held from 24 June to 31 July 2026 as a five-week multinational maritime warfare exercise.

About RIMPAC 2026:
Theme: The Theme for 30th edition: “Partners: Integrated and Prepared”, highlights collective defence readiness, interoperability and a shared commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.
Participation:

• Surface and Sub-Surface Fleet: Over 30 surface warships and 5 submarines.
• Aviation and Ground Forces: 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 30,000 personnel will train and operate in and around the Hawaiian Islands.

Operations: Multi-ship task forces will conduct advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), coordinated Air Defence (AD) operations and tactical missile exercises.

BANKING & FINANCE

PayGlocal Launches Google Pay Card Payments for Global Merchant Transactions
In June 2026, PayGlocal, India’s cross-border payments platform, launched Google Pay Card Payments on its International Payment Gateway, enabling Indian merchants to access over one billion customers across more than 90 countries through a single integration.

• The initiative aims to facilitate seamless global transactions, increase merchant activations by 40%, and enhance the efficiency of cross-border e-commerce.

About PayGlocal Google Pay Integration:
Integration: Google Pay integration provides secure, tokenized, and biometrically authenticated transactions, while Apple Pay is already live, with an intelligent routing and fraud prevention layer ensuring seamless global checkout.
Reach: With Apple Pay and Google Pay, Indian merchants can reach over one billion customers across major markets, including the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), Australia, Canada, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Singapore, and Western Europe through a single integration.
About PayGlocal: Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, PayGlocal is a cross-border payments platform for Indian businesses. It is authorised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as a Payment Aggregator for domestic online and cross-border (inward and outward) payments.

Kakinada Cooperative Town Bank Attains Tier-III Status After Deposits Surpass Rs. 2,000 Crore
In June 2026, Andhra Pradesh (AP)’s Kakinada Cooperative Town Bank, an Urban Cooperative Bank (UCB), secured Tier-III status under the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) norms after its total deposits surpassed the Rs 2,000 crore mark with zero net Non-Performing Assets (NPAs).

• Following this, the bank has become the 2nd-largest among the 46 UCBs in the state, with its total business exceeding Rs 2,040 crore.

Key Details of UCB:
Overview: Established 46 years ago in AP, the bank serves East Godavari, Kakinada, Konaseema, and Visakhapatnam districts through 18 branches and 8 Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), with plans for a Cash Deposit Machine (CDM), a 2,000-locker plaza, and new branches at Samalkot and Pithapuram.
Financials: As of 31 March 2026, the bank had Rs. 7,804.12 crore in advances, Rs. 552.14 crore in investments, 55,605 members, Rs. 28.63 crore share capital, Rs. 198.20 crore own funds, declared a 12% dividend, reported a net profit of Rs. 16.18 crore after Rs. 5.61 crore income tax.
Classification of UCB: Based on deposits, RBI has classified the UCBs into three main categories: Tier-I (with deposits below Rs 100 crore); Tier-II (deposits up to Rs 1,000 crore) and Tier-III (deposits between Rs 1,000 crore and Rs 10,000 crore).

SPORTS

US Open 2026 Badminton: Chinese Taipei’s Su Li-yang Wins Men’s Singles Title; India’s Kidambi Srikanth Finishes Runner-Up
The 2026 United States (U.S.) Open Badminton (officially known as the Yonex US Open 2026), held at California State University, Fullerton, California, United States of America (USA) on 23-28 June 2026, where Indian badminton player Kidambi Srikanth finished as runner-up in the men’s singles event.

• Chinese Taipei’s Su Li-yang won the men’s singles title, while Denmark’s Line Christophersen claimed the women’s singles crown at the 2026 US Open.

About US Open 2026 Badminton:
Edition: The 2026 U.S. Open Badminton Championships is the 61st edition of the tournament, held since 1954, and the 17th tournament of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour 2026 as a Super 300 event.
Organisation: The tournament is organised by USA Badminton and sanctioned by the BWF.
Doubles: Hiroki Okamura/Kyohei Yamashita (Japan) won the men’s doubles title, Sumire Nakade/Miyu Takahashi (Japan) claimed the women’s doubles title, and Liu Kuang-heng/Hsu Yin-hui (Chinese Taipei) secured the mixed doubles title by defeating their respective opponents in the finals.

Austrian Grand Prix 2026: Mercedes’ George Russell wins 
In June 2026, George Russell, a United Kingdom (UK) Formula One (F1) driver representing Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1, won the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix (officially known as the Formula 1 Lenovo Großer Preis von Österreich 2026) serving as Round 8 of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship held at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Styria, Austria.

• George Russell secured his seventh F1 Grand Prix (GP) victory and second win of the 2026 season (following his season-opening win in Australia)

Key Highlights:

• Performance: George Russell finished 1.611 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen with a race time of 1:26:37.979, propelled back to P2 in the Drivers’ Championship
• Podium: Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing finished second and Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 finished third.

India Women’s Cricket Team Secure Direct Qualification for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics 
In June 2026, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that the Indian women’s cricket team secured direct qualification for the Los Angeles (LA) 2028 Olympic Games following the conclusion of the group stage of the ICC Women’s T20 (Twenty20) World Cup in England.

• The qualification pathway ensures continental representation by awarding one automatic berth each to Asia, Africa, Europe, and Oceania for the LA 2028 Olympics, marking cricket’s historic return to the Games.

About Cricket at Los Angeles 2028 Olympics:
India’s Qualification: Indian women’s team, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, secured Asia’s sole automatic berth under the ICC qualification pathway by finishing ahead of Sri Lanka on a better Net Run Rate (NRR).
Qualified Teams: Qualified women’s teams are India (Asia), Australia (Oceania), South Africa (Africa), and Great Britain (represented by England in ICC events), while the United States of America (USA) may receive the host quota and the final spot will be decided through the ICC Olympics Qualifier 2027.
Format: Cricket will return to the LA 2028 Olympics after 128 years since Paris 1900, with separate men’s and women’s T20 tournaments featuring six teams each, 15-member squads, two groups of three, gold and bronze medal matches, and a total of 28 matches.
Venue: All cricket matches will be played at a purpose-built venue in Pomona, California, USA from 12–29 July 2028.

IMPORTANT DAYS

National Statistics Day 2026 – June 29
National Statistics Day is observed annually across India on June 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Professor Prasanta Chandra (P.C.) Mahalanobis, the Father of Modern Statistics in India and highlight the importance of statistics in socio-economic development and policymaking.

• 2026 Theme: “Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data”

Background:
Declaration: On 5 June 2007, the Government of India (GoI) officially declared 29 June every year as Statistics Day, to be observed as one of the Special Days celebrated at the National Level.
First Observation: The first National Statistics Day was observed on 29 June 2007.
2026 Events: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) celebrated the 20th Statistics Day, a national awareness event at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, Delhi.

International Day of the Tropics 2026 – June 29 
The United Nations (UN) observed the International Day of the Tropics on 29 June across the globe  to raise awareness about the challenges and potential of tropical regions.
Background:
Origin:  It was Launched on 29 June 2014 by leading 12 tropical research institutions, providing a comprehensive assessment of the environmental, economic and social conditions across tropical regions.
Declaration:  The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/70/267 on 14 June 2016, declaring 29 June as the International Day of the Tropics.
First Observance:  The day was first observed on 29 June 2017. 
Why June 29? The day is observed on 29 June to commemorate the launch of the inaugural State of the Tropics Report on 29 June 2014 in Yangon, Myanmar.

International Asteroid Day 2026 – June 30 
The United Nations (UN) observes International Asteroid Day (IAD) every year across the globe on 30 June to raise global awareness about asteroid impact hazards and promote international cooperation for planetary defence.
Background:  
Declaration: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/71/90 on 6 December 2016, declaring 30 June as International Asteroid Day.
Proposal: The observance was declared following a proposal by the Association of Space Explorers (ASE), endorsed by the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS).
First observance: The day  was first observed on June 30, 2017.
Significance:  The observance marks the anniversary of the Tunguska asteroid impact that occurred on 30 June 1908 in Siberia, Russian Federation.
Future Initiative:  The UNGA  declared 2029 as the International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence to mark the close flyby of asteroid 99942 Apophis on 13 April 2029.

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